
Why Many People Delay Hernia Surgery โ and Why Waiting Can Be Risky
More than five million people in the U.S. are living with a hernia, and about 30% of adults will develop one during their lifetime. Yet,
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More than five million people in the U.S. are living with a hernia, and about 30% of adults will develop one during their lifetime. Yet,